"I believe that some of the most valuable life skills such as empathy, creativity, resilience, and inclusion can be taught through theatre. Students learn best when they are treated as the fully competent, exceptional human beings they are. I believe that art should be accessible to all and that it can be used as a catalyst for sustainable change. My practice is centered around the transformative power of art, art-making, and PLAY!"

Abigail (Abby) Wesley is a recent graduate of the BFA Theatre Management program at The Theatre School at DePaul University with minors in Education and Social Justice, Business Administration, and Business Management. Abby is an arts and accessibility advocate and plans to use her degree to fight for arts education and accessibility programs within schools and communities. In addition to teaching with the Creative Root program, Abby has taught with First Stage Theater Academy and Pink Umbrella Theater Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her practice is centered around the transformative power of art, art-making, and PLAY!